Compare 45 History PhD Programs in the UK

Grad School Navigator tracks 45 History PhD programs in the UK across 20 universities. Most programs take about 72 months, while published annual tuition ranges from $12,874 to $48,436. Start with the ranked programs below, then use Explorer to compare the details that matter to your shortlist.

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  1. 1

    University of Oxford

    DPhil in Ancient History

    Application deadline
    Jan 7
    Annual tuition
    $47,462
    Program duration
    96 months
  2. 2

    University of Cambridge

    PhD in History

    Application deadline
    May 14
    Annual tuition
    $40,090
    Program duration
    3–4 years full-time
  3. 3

    London School of Economics and Political Science

    MPhil|PhD Economic History

    Application deadline
    May 27
    Annual tuition
    $31,232
    Program duration
    48 months
  4. 4

    University College London

    History MPhil/PhD

    Application deadline
    Jun 30 +3
    Annual tuition
    $40,064
    Program duration
    60 months
  5. 5

    University of Edinburgh

    Economic & Social History PhD

    Application deadline
    Jul 1
    Annual tuition
    $37,120
    Program duration
    3 years full-time
  6. 6

    King's College London

    History Research MPhil, option of joint PhD with HKU|NUS

    Application deadline
    Oct 1 +3
    Annual tuition
    $37,120
    Program duration
    72 months
  7. 7

    University of Manchester

    PhD Classics and Ancient History

    Application deadline
    Sep 30
    Annual tuition
    $28,800
    Program duration
    72 months
  8. 8

    University of Bristol

    PhD in Classics and Ancient History

    Application deadline
    Nov 24 +1
    Annual tuition
    $28,032
    Program duration
    96 months
  9. 9

    University of Warwick

    PhD in Classics and Ancient History

    Application deadline
    Aug 2
    Annual tuition
    $33,178
    Program duration
    3–4 years full-time
  10. 10

    University of Glasgow

    History PhD

    Application deadline
    Sep 30
    Annual tuition
    $35,482
    Program duration
    3 years full-time

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The complete list of History PhD Programs, ranked by their global university rank first.

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RankUniversityProgramDuration
#5University of OxfordDPhil in Ancient History96 months
#5University of OxfordDPhil in Architectural History3 years full-time
#5University of OxfordDPhil in English Local History72 months
#5University of OxfordDPhil in History3–4 years full-time
#5University of OxfordDPhil in History (History of Science and Medicine & Economic and Social History)3–4 years full-time
#7University of CambridgePhD in History3–4 years full-time
#7University of CambridgePhD in History and Philosophy of Science3–4 years full-time
#29London School of Economics and Political ScienceMPhil|PhD Economic History48 months
#29London School of Economics and Political ScienceMPhil|PhD International History48 months
#37University College LondonHistory MPhil/PhD60 months
#50University of EdinburghEconomic & Social History PhD3 years full-time
#50University of EdinburghHistory of Christianity PhD3 years full-time
#50University of EdinburghHistory PhD3 years full-time
#50University of EdinburghMedieval Studies PhD3 years full-time
#50University of EdinburghScottish History PhD3 years full-time
#63King's College LondonHistory Research MPhil, option of joint PhD with HKU|NUS72 months
#63King's College LondonHistory Research PhD, option of joint PhD with HKU|NUS3 years full-time
#67University of ManchesterPhD Classics and Ancient History72 months
#67University of ManchesterPhD|MPhil History of Science, Technology and Medicine48 months
#94University of BristolPhD in Classics and Ancient History96 months
#97University of WarwickPhD in Classics and Ancient History3–4 years full-time
#97University of WarwickPhD in History3–4 years full-time
#97University of WarwickPhD in Renaissance Studies3–4 years full-time
#108University of GlasgowHistory PhD3 years full-time
#132University of BirminghamHistory PhD3 years full-time
#133University of ExeterPhD Classics and Ancient History48 months
#133University of ExeterPhD Cornish Studies48 months
#133University of ExeterPhD History48 months
#133University of ExeterPhD Maritime Historical Studies4 years full-time
#133University of ExeterPhD Medical History48 months
#133University of ExeterPhD Medieval Studies48 months
#136University of LiverpoolClassics and Ancient History PhD72 months
#136University of LiverpoolHistory PhD72 months
#139University of LeedsPhD in History3 years full-time
#139University of LeedsPhD Medieval Studies3 years full-time
#140Durham UniversityPhD (History)3 years full-time
#140Durham UniversityPhD in Classics and Ancient History3 years full-time
#164University of YorkHistory PhD3–4 years full-time
#164University of YorkMedieval Studies PhD3 years full-time
#192Newcastle UniversityClassics and Ancient History PhD36 months
#192Newcastle UniversityHistory PhD3 years full-time
#201–250Cardiff UniversityAncient History PhD3 years full-time
#201–250Cardiff UniversityHistory and Welsh History PhD36 months
#201–250Lancaster UniversityHistory: PhD84 months
#301–400University of East AngliaHistory Postgraduate Research - PhDs and Studentships48 months

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